Choice program on the West Coast - from company driver to IC

I deadheaded from SLC to Johnson City Tn once........But that was for surgery. No way i was staying in SLC for that.

 

I deadheaded 800 miles once to get home for Christmas.

 

not trying to be an arse here, but why in the world would one d/h from SLC to Johnson City???? Need some more info before it becomes a relevant comment. That's not even real, dude.

 

I deadheaded from Milwaukee to Fayetteville, NC once. Had to be in court and no load to get me home.

 

It says in comment for surgery..... I was having pains in upper stomach and went to hospital. Aftet hours of tesys they determined it eas my gall bladder.
They wanted to operate the next day. I said no id take my chances making it home got home friday night at 6 am sat morn i went to local hospital and after more tests they operated. I wasnt going to be laid up in hospital that far from home.

 

You know I'm just givin you a hard time. Keep doing whatever is working for you and if others don't like it, who cares.

 

Wondering what is the problem with deadheading long distance if it is worth it! Not being a jerk here just wondering what freaks people out about this? I don't need to do it often, but hell! ie...If that 50, 100, 300 or 600 mile deadhead/bobtail pays 1.60 per mile ("including empty miles")and all the other loads close by only pay 1.30 ("including empty miles")then heck! I take it when it's feasible. Makes complete sense to me. Other wise your wasting time and money taking cheapy loads to get you out of a bad area when you can pay yourself better!

I understand that SNI tells us they don't pay MT miles which is true. They don't pay it separately in addition to the load. It is included in the load amount. I know it's a risk if the load cancels but if you show up they pay you at least $150 for a canceled load and if they tell you in route then your only out what you traveled and probably can find a load where ever you are to make up for it. Just saying.

 

Yeh, don't worry if it is working for you. I tried my best to get out of New York last week headed to the house. I thought I had it worked out and it fell through. So I ended up eating the deadhead miles. I did manage a VNU but that hardly paid for all of my fuel...

 

Some drivers would rather pay to haul someones freight than deadhead. Me peraonally I will DH where ever necessary to run MY business. I also have no problem with those who disagree with me. I will not pay to haul freight though. I'd rather pay to dh.